Russian KAB bomb hits busy Kharkiv road, casualties reported
On the afternoon of December 26, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv and its suburbs with guided aerial bombs. One of the strikes hit one of the city’s busiest roads, where people were present at the time of the explosion. There are casualties, including fatalities and injuries, with numbers still being clarified, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Preliminary reports indicate that the strike hit the Shevchenkivskyi district. Later, it became known that one of the bombs struck a major transportation artery in Kharkiv. Several cars caught fire, and windows were shattered in nearby buildings. People were inside the burning vehicles.
“At this time, one person is confirmed dead and three injured, one of them in serious condition,” Terekhov said.
He added that both apartment buildings and private houses near the strike site were damaged. Later reports indicated another death. The total number of injured and the extent of the destruction are still being clarified.
Rescue services are working at the site, extinguishing fires and providing aid to the injured. City authorities urge residents to stay away from the impact area and follow safety measures.
For context, Russian Shahed drones also attacked Volyn, targeting critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity.
